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Senior Director, Business Development - Poultry (f/m/d)

Orbem Houston, TX

Houston, TX

1mo ago Closed

$150k - $180k/yr Full time Agribusiness B2B Business Development

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jun 14, 2026).

Job Description

Orbem seeks a Senior Director, Business Development - Poultry to lead global growth, strategy, and cross-functional initiatives, owning P&L and driving revenue and product delivery.

Location: Houston, TX on-site

Salary: USD 150,000 - 180,000 per year

Experience: Minimum 5 years

Responsibilities

Grow Orbem's poultry business on a global scale.
Build strong relationships within the poultry sector with key stakeholders.
Drive cohesive and innovative strategies across Orbem's activities.
Manage the poultry unit P&L, sustaining growth and performance.
Allocate resources strategically to align with Orbem's goals and deliver measurable results.
Identify, assess, and mitigate strategic, financial, operational, and compliance risks to ensure continuity and sustainable growth.
Lead all business development efforts to achieve commercial growth, strategy alignment, and execution.
Own the hiring, promotion, and professional development process for the business development team.
Make decisions on team structure, promotions, and salary increases within the BD team.
Develop BD team members with a focus on career growth, data-driven sales, and marketing expertise.
Align BD unit goals with Orbem's core values to foster a positive, collaborative, results-focused culture.
Mentor and guide teams to ensure ongoing growth and alignment with Orbem's goals.
Coach selected individuals to enable effective leadership of the BD unit.
Collaborate with other teams to provide mentorship, coaching, and guidance as needed.
Promote cross-functional debriefs and feedback sessions for transparent communication and alignment.
Foster a supportive and motivating environment where team members can excel.
Make informed decisions in high uncertainty, balancing risk and opportunity to grow the business.
Lead by example, demonstrating Orbem's core values in daily actions and decisions.
Support team members by being approachable and proactive in guidance and feedback.
Contribute to nurturing Orbem's culture, ensuring an inclusive environment that motivates contribution.

Requirements

5+ years of commercial experience negotiating and closing eight-figure contracts.
Proven ability to lead high-performing teams in fast-growing, technology-driven environments.
Demonstrated capability to develop and implement commercial strategies and lead cross-functional teams.
Strong budget management and resource allocation skills.
Ability to align global business strategies with local market needs and organizational values.

Benefits

International environment with 40+ nationalities across five continents.
Stock options to share in Orbem's success.
Relocation support for moving to Germany.
Learning and development budget of €1,750 annually.
Fitness membership via Urban Sports Club or Wellpass.
Childcare reimbursement for Kita/Kindergarten fees.
Deutschland Ticket coverage for public transportation.
Flexible hours and home office options.
Work from home perks including €185 to upgrade your home office plus an external monitor.
30 days paid leave plus personal leave.
Work from anywhere for up to 60 days per year.

Your Role

Accountable for the success of Orbem's global poultry business, driving commercial strategy and leading BD teams.
Oversee development and delivery of AI powered products and services for the poultry sector.
Directly influence revenue growth and innovation by owning the business strategy and budget, plus professional development processes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide guidance and ensure alignment across regions and functions.

Your Team

Part of a diverse, international team. Learn more about the team at the company page: https://orbem.ai/company/

Make a Difference

Join an ambitious, fast-growing team working on breakthrough technology.
In a scale-up environment, lead projects with freedom to influence outcomes.
Access a platform to explore, innovate, and shape your vision for the future; Orbem supports growth and learning.

Compensation range

USD 150,000 - 180,000 per year
€150K - €180K

What makes you stand out

Entrepreneurial excellence, having built or led a business previously.
Technological fluency from experience at a technology company or deep-tech startup/scale-up.
Domain knowledge with a network in the global poultry industry.

Fit to our values

We Own Every Challenge: we thrive in complexity and uncertainty.
We Strive for Better: we pursue growth and continuous improvement.
We Imagine New Frontiers: we design a sustainable, healthier future together.

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